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US Gymnastics Championships at pee peeies Arena in Fort Worth TX. That Simone Biles girl is the REAL DEAL. Peace

7 minutes ago, Lord of the Dunes said:

Never give up the chance to win something. Thats great! Peace

3 hours ago, SandTrap said:

One thing I did when my kids were Very Young and I would take them riding is I would lead them out on a ride and then we would get to a point to stop and I would telll them You Lead us back to camp. I would say I am right behind you but lead us back to camp.In my opinion it taught them to look around and see other campers and landmarks etc. I always said if something happened on our ride they would know how too get back to camp. Just a few Years back some friends were camping with us and they just let their daughter ride in a circle around camp.I jumped on the moms dirt bike and said lets go for a ride. we were at JV and only rode to the lakebed no big deal but I stopped told her lead us back. she said I can't. I said yes you can I am right here. we got back she was so excited told her parents were she rode too and led back. They came up and questioned me for doing this I said they got to learn.The rest of the weekend she would ask me if we could go on rides and then lead back. No more circles around camp.

Also yes I have done the same thing as LORD and bought race radio's for people and stuff to get people set up and sometimes Crap still happens that we don't Plan for.I am NOT gonna Judge the parents here as its not my job to do so and Hopefully they learned a lesson. I think emotions are High in this case because all of us know this could easily of gone very Bad and that would Hurt us all.Thank God the Boy was found and returned to His parents. Thank God a GOOD man is who found him. Thank God that all of US as an Off road community came together for even a short time to try to find this little boy.

Great way to train the kids Trap. Peace

Fauci.....EFFN idiot! Peace

On 6/4/2021 at 8:37 AM, MWB said:

 

Da chEFF was at that Race in Washougal Ricky was talking about! Peace

Message Sent. Appreciate the knowledge and guidance. So many options in choosing windows and doors. Peace

2 hours ago, ChEFF said:

Did someone call for a perfect parent? Sorry......I don't know of one! Peace

On 6/2/2021 at 11:42 AM, SYBIZ said:

Just an FYI....Don't wait until you're framed up to order windows and doors. Most manufacturers are 2 months out minimum. 

We went to BMC Design Center in Fort Worth Wednesday. Picked out a couple different types of windows to get quoted. PELLA Windows and Doors just sent their quote over today. Yes, we're staying way ahead of the curve. Plumbing Fixtures have already been chosen. So have all the appliances. Garage Doors have to get ordered today because the Industry is going crazy with  "PRICE INCREASES" 

The plumber brought out his Excavator yesterday to the site. Bringing his pipe today. Supposed to rain this weekend so he'll start trenching and laying the pipe Monday. Pretty Cool how that works. They set all the pipes, fill with water. City comes by for an inspection / pressure test etc..... Builder will leave water in pipes for the entire pour of the foundation and Frame of the house. Definitely want to catch any leaks before the concrete dry's.

The attached photo is our Trash Pump. This dude pumps 330 gals a minute . It ROCKS. The creek rises all the way to our back property line when it Rains like crazy. Lake level rises. Guess how the pond got filled? Peace   

AC has the speed to dominate this year. I remember when Carmichael went to the Big Boy Class. He learned quickly.....I'll win if I stay off the ground. He only went fast enough to finish first. When Stewart arrived, he said, I ain't chasing this guy the rest of my life and did the smart thing, RETIRED! Peace

Did someone call for a perfect parent? Sorry......I don't of one! Peace

16 minutes ago, ROBERT L said:

Thank You Sir Robert! Peace

Today we're going to pick out our Windows. The back faces to the west. It's ALL glass. Peace

One of the things we've learned about building a home.......Weather has everything to do with it. Can't work in mud!

We had a break from rain and was able to get the form boards in, dig 69 piers @ 12" diameter / 10' deep. Poured concrete in piers the same day. Waited another week before we could dig the beams. Now waiting on the sun to come out to install plumbing before we pour the foundation. NOTE: The soil test did NOT call for piers to be dug/installed. The builder insisted! He calls it "HOMEOWNER INSURANCE". I'm a firm believer in a solid foundation. Plus, the extra money spent is good money spent! Lord knows I've thrown money out the window in the past. Haven't we all? (I DON'T KNOW WHY PHOTO's COMING OUT SIDEWAYS??!! ) Anyone smarter than me please help right the ship. Peace

RIP Sgt! Peace

I can't fathom how the parents felt that long night! Glad the kid is alive and well. Peace

I give my work trucks to Cars for Kids. Take the write off and buy new. We run them into the ground and donate. Peace

Played a lot of golf in between all the rain drops. OK mother nature.....we've had our share of water. Time to give some to others. Peace

16 minutes ago, Squatcher said:

Well and septic will be 10 to 15 thousand.

Our Septic will run $12,000. The well ran $9,000. If you're getting both for 15k you're getting a smoking deal. Our house has five rooms to it. I believe the size of the septic tank is based on rooms in your home. Not toilets like I thought at first. Peace

This is the back of the property. This little stream / river feeds Lake Grapevine. Very peaceful place to contemplate life. Peace 

We built a waterfall. Filled the pond. Bought a pump and had some fun for a few years. The horses loved the water. Filled the pond with some fish from Grapevine Lake. Had to take them back to the lake when we decided to build a BIGGER pond. Everything is bigger in Texas! Peace

We cut down this huge tree. Called it the BEE TREE. Inside the tree was a large bee hive. One day they (bees) were gone. Luckily before the tree fell on the house next door. Some of you were there to smell that wood. It got burnt in Wash 22. Peace

We're building the Golf Green. Taking all the dirt from the pond and raising the green. Should become a beautiful back drop to the property. Peace

Every Spring the Mississippi Kite Falcons show up. They're beautiful birds. "FAST" dudes. The Hawks disappear when they arrive. Peace

We had a well put in. Drilled to 380ft. Drinking water is at 1100ft. This water is very high in Iron. Will be using the well to fill the pond and irrigate the back of the property. Peace

We've been playing in the dirt for quite some time. Renting equipment to dig the pond. Got tired of renting and not owning the machinery. . That's why we bought the Kubota's. Da chEFF prefers to own his stuff. Leasing / renting has never been my thing. The horses loved us cutting down the trees. Peace